| Audio Channel Mismap | |
| Display Text | Audio Channel Mismap |
| Description | "Audio Channel Mismap" is the incorrect delineation of the audio track or audio channel order, which dictates the desired speaker assignment or channel arrangement of an audio mix. |
| Impact | Audio channel mismap negatively impacts the member experience when audio playback occurs out of the wrong speaker assignment. It can be distracting, at best, and can also lead to a confusing experience when dialogue and sound effects do not align with the visual presentation and placement of characters/action on-screen. |
| Severity Assessment Guidance | |
| FYI | N/A |
| Issue | Isolated instances of audio being mismapped and routing to the wrong speaker assignment through individual shots/scenes. |
| Blocker | Audio is mismapped through a significant portion of/the majority of the program with audio routing to the wrong speakers throughout, causing a significant disruption to the representation of the creatively intended mix. |
| Solutions | |
| How to Prevent |
Use templates with correct audio mapping. Review channel mapping on timeline prior to exporting. |
| How to Fix | Please refer to the technical specifications for the correct audio channel mapping order, reorder the channels accordingly, and redeliver. |